https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 184 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 149 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406293Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA馬偕兒童醫院 honorary consultant Huang Fu-yuan has practiced medicine for more than half a century. He released his new book, “Palm Down,” today, hoping to draw greater public attention to children’s medical care. A pioneer in pediatrics in Taiwan, Huang promoted newborn hearing screening, established the first NICU and a system for transferring premature infants, and contributed to epidemic prevention as deputy director-general of the Department of Health during the SARS outbreak. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406169Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA無黨籍金門縣長參選人張國威與老兵掃街拜票，國民黨參選人陳玉珍預計23日成立競選服務處並擇日公布政見白皮書。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406170Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:53:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北市美術館推出「凝眸宇宙——林克恭的藝術與生活」及「畫外拓徑：李梅樹．楊三郎．李石樵」雙展，透過4位前輩藝術家之作品、手稿與文獻，梳理台灣近現代美術發展脈絡。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406167Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:50:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA呂志霖, the person in charge of 盛唐中醫, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for giving medication that caused former Taichung City Council speaker Chang Hung-nien to suffer lead poisoning. The sentence is final. Chang’s family said it respected the ruling but found it hard to forgive 呂志霖. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406168Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:49:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe US-Japan Keen Sword joint military drills are about to begin, and the U.S. aircraft carrier Roosevelt is docked at Yokosuka Base. In light of a case in which a U.S. service member stationed in Okinawa was suspected of robbery and murder, Japan’s Defense Ministry has asked the U.S. military to limit personnel’s off-base activities during the drills to the bare minimum necessary. The Okinawa prefectural government is considering its response, while a change in the prefectural administration has also brought a shift in its stance on the drills. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406158Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:40:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese Professional Baseball League chairman Tsai Chi-chang said the Taiwan team and Samurai Japan are planning exhibition games in March 2027. Both sides are interested, and details including ticketing, the exact schedule and the number of games are still being discussed with the Japanese side. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406159Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:37:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 61st Golden Bell Awards will be held at the Taipei Music Center on the 17th. Performer Lu Shih-hsuan shared how hosting a radio show during junior high school helped his music composition and way of thinking. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406156Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:34:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABruce Ackerman, winner of the 7th Tang Prize in Rule of Law, donated his US$1.25 million prize to the international aid organization 國際關懷組織（CARE） to support humanitarian relief work in Gaza. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406157Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign investors have net sold Taiwanese stocks for 8 consecutive days, with net sales totaling more than NT$680 billion. They sold 22,000 台積電 shares today, while 元大台灣50 led sales with more than 28,000 shares. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406095Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:31:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Legislative Yuan passed amendments exempting seniors from health insurance premiums at third reading. The medical community is concerned that this will squeeze medical resources and increase the burden on young people, and urged younger generations to voice their dissatisfaction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406093Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:28:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA屏東縣政府 has created the “屏東原創Pt Original” brand and will present 3 original musicals in succession from October through January next year: “港墘仔,” “漂浪半島” and “婚，了頭的那一天.” The initiative aims to promote local culture and establish a cultural brand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406094Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:27:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 內政部移民署 revoked a Chinese exchange student’s entry permit and deported him in accordance with the law after he staged a photo appearing to pinch President Lai’s head and posted it with a caption promoting united-front messaging. Authorities said the act violated the principle of mutual respect and dignity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406009Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:21:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInfluenced by a pullback in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, Taiwan stocks plunged 2,202.18 points this week. The total market value of listed companies fell by about NT$7.1 trillion to NT$154.1834 trillion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406010Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:20:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 味全龍隊 are preparing for the 中華職棒 championship series. First-team hitting coordinator Peterson is not concerned about the team’s second-half batting slump, saying that teams with a variety of offensive options are the ones that can win. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406008Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:19:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Chinese student surnamed Wang at 台大 was deported after the 移民署 revoked his entry permit for posting a secretly recorded video of President Lai Ching-te on social media alongside united-front messaging. 海基會 Secretary-General Lo Wen-chia said he respected the responsible agency’s decision and hoped the case would not affect exchange programs bringing Chinese students to Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406007Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:13:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA文總’s “The Spirit of Craftsmanship” program visited the artifact conservation center at 正修科技大學, showing how restorers including Lu Chien-hua and Lin Chia-ho use scientific techniques to restore paintings by Chen Cheng-po and artifacts damaged in Hualien’s Fuxing Township. The program reveals the stories behind artifact restoration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405972Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:06:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA光寶科 General Manager Qiu Senbin shared the company’s transformation experience at 東元電機’s 70th anniversary forum, saying the company used its “433” plan to cut back and move on from the past before focusing on high-value areas for growth. Benefiting from the AI boom, its cloud business now accounts for more than half of revenue, while the sharp rise in AI server power consumption has brought new challenges and opportunities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405969Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:03:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA major retreat by foreign investors has kept the Taiwan dollar weakening against the U.S. dollar. It has fallen a cumulative 4.63 jiao this week, a decline of 1.43% and its biggest weekly drop in more than 1 year. Taiwan stocks rebounded, but selling pressure weighed on the market, with foreign investors’ net sales reaching a record high in a single day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405970Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:01:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交換生因拍攝「手捏賴總統頭照」並搭配統戰圖說，遭移民署依法廢止入境許可並驅逐出境；台大表示學生已離境，強調言論自由應兼顧尊重。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405971Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Labor Ministry announced that, effective Jan. 1, 116, the minimum monthly wage will rise to NT$30,900 and the minimum hourly wage to NT$205. More than 2.61 million workers are expected to benefit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405966Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:58:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASpain’s national weather agency 西班牙國家氣象局 (Aemet) said mainland Spain’s average temperature this September reached 22.5 degrees Celsius, the highest since records began in 1961 and the first time it has exceeded the average for the 1991–2020 reference period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405967Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:58:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEU leaders focused on trade imbalances between Europe and China at their summit. Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an met with EU officials in Bangkok, Thailand, and urged all sides to view global imbalances objectively and strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405968Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:56:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA法務部矯正署 held the 3-day “115 Correctional Exhibition” in Taichung, inviting 日本矯正協會 to participate for the first time. The exhibition features distinctive crafts from prisons across Japan and showcases the work of Taiwan’s correctional institutions in vocational training, arts and cultural programs, and helping inmates reintegrate into society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405839Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:53:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFed Chair Warsh said at the IMF summit that current economic conditions were broadly in line with expectations in September, suggesting a greater chance of rates remaining unchanged in October. He also described AI as a far-reaching transformation that could push inflation higher in the short term but benefit the economy in the long term. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405833Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:52:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on third reading, stipulating that the central government will fully subsidize national health insurance premiums for economically disadvantaged seniors who meet the criteria. DPP caucus secretary-general Chuang Jui-hsiung questioned the lack of clarity on funding and warned of intergenerational unfairness and possible increases in long-term premiums or taxes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405834Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Google台灣 Managing Director Chien Lee-feng said claims that AI could spiral out of control are purely speculative, and stressed that Taiwan’s hardware and software industries should seize the opportunity to use AI to lower barriers to software development and build a new economy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405835Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:47:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALegislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu met with recipients of the 36th Medical Contribution Award and urged them to continue advancing Taiwan’s medical expertise and human-centered care. Representatives of the award winners called for looser clinical trial regulations to promote the development of the biotechnology industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405836Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:46:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALianjiang County Government broke ground on a new joint office building at the former site of the Nangan Sports Complex. The design incorporates Matsu features, and construction is expected to be completed in March 120. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405837Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:45:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA根據日本出入國在留管理廳統計，截至今年6月底，日本居留外國人達428萬人創歷史新高，其中中國籍人士最多。上半年新入境人數減少，非法逾期停留人數亦下降。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405838Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA海基會 Secretary-General Lo Wen-jia said the targets of China's crackdown on Yiguandao have expanded to include Taiwanese believers who have lived and worked in China for a long time, with multiple related detention cases reported recently. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405831Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:42:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe “Humanities Across Thousand Miles” project, supported by 國科會 and carried out by 台文館, launched 3 new French translations at hémisphères出版社 in Paris. Covering Taiwanese food, the environment and the economy, the books aim to help French readers understand Taiwan through knowledge and emotion by combining social science research with literary works. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405832Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:41:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Central Bank reported that the balance of renminbi deposits at domestic banks fell to 109.231 billion yuan in September, ending a 3-month streak of gains. Officials said the dollar's magnet effect bears watching amid the situation in the Middle East and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405816Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:35:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA南投縣環保局召開垃圾處理中心環評範疇界定會議，林姓農民因不滿抗議訴求未獲滿足，打破借用的會議桌，被依損壞公務員職務上掌管之物品罪判刑2月，可易科罰金。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405817Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:35:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA甘比亞紅十字會 said in a statement that a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Gambia. Rescuers have recovered 12 bodies, and the number of people missing is unknown. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405813Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:34:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全龍隊左投黃侰程於台灣大賽開打前夕申請任意引退，21歲的他今年剛完成一軍初登板。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405814Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:33:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA七大太陽光電產業公協會發布聯合聲明，依據農業部統計指出已完成查核的294件漁電共生案場中，合規率達86.1%，呼籲外界勿以少數個案污名化產業，並建議建立更具彈性的報備機制。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405815Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:33:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金管會 unveiled 6 key priorities, including strengthening financial resilience, promoting healthy market development, protecting consumer rights, developing an Asian asset management center, fostering financial technology innovation and advancing sustainable finance. The first version of a large language model for financial industry knowledge (FinLLM) is expected to be released in Q1 2027, while a pilot program for virtual asset custody services will continue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405811Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:31:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陽明海運 supports the UN's SDG 5 goal of gender equality. Women currently account for 7% of its Taiwanese seafarers, far above the global level of 1%. The company has also developed several women into management roles, including captain and chief mate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405808Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:28:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華職棒台灣大賽上演味全龍對中信兄弟之戰，張家兄弟張政禹與張士綸場上較勁，張政禹稱已「封鎖」弟弟但不排除場上干擾。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405809Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:27:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAArtist Wang Mei-ling began her “Keywords” series in 2023, turning friends' and family members' descriptions of her characteristics into abstract paintings. Her solo exhibition “Keywords—Continuation” features 40 new works at 誠品畫廊. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405810Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:25:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer President Tsai Ing-wen, accompanied by Democratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun, visited Taichung Chenghuang Temple to pay her respects and toured the Yizhong shopping district. Tsai praised Ho's policy commitment and execution and urged the public to support her bid to lead the Taichung City Government. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405807Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:24:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn an interview with 彭博, Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin said Taiwan is preparing to add AI servers and advanced semiconductors to its export control list to align with U.S. restrictions, and will pursue criminal charges under trade laws against those smuggling goods to China. He did not disclose a timeline for implementation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405785Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:23:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 15th Taichung Literary Awards were announced, with writer 楊双子 winning the Literary Contribution Award. Her work Taiwan Travelogue won the International Booker Prize. The top prizes for literary creation went to 鐘偉倫, 黃昱禎, 韓奕 and 鄭委晉. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405786Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:23:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本流感疫情提前升溫，第41週全國通報患者達4萬7746人，為去年同期5.3倍；29個都道府縣超過「流感注意報」標準，沖繩縣疫情最嚴重，全國已有1703所學校採取停課措施。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405787Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:21:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA東元集團 Chairman 利明献 said revenue is targeted to reach 千億元 in New Taiwan dollars over the next 2 to 3 years, with growth expected in areas including AI infrastructure, power systems, and energy conservation and carbon reduction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405781Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:14:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei police announced traffic controls for the procession of the 2026 National City God Temple Gathering on the 17th. The parade will set off from Baoqing Road along eastern and western routes. Controls will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the public is advised to take alternate routes or use public transportation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405782Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:13:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter a comminuted fracture of his toe healed, a man surnamed Wang continued to suffer severe pain from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The pain management center at 大林慈濟醫院 treated him with a nerve block, greatly easing the pain and enabling him to walk independently again. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405783Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Central Weather Administration forecasts that Typhoon Champi will strengthen into a moderate typhoon within 24 hours. Its future track remains uncertain, and the eastward retreat of the Pacific high-pressure system must be monitored to assess its impact on Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405784Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFed Chair Warsh sees AI having a positive impact on the global economy, and Asian stock markets broadly rebounded. Technology stocks had plunged earlier amid debt concerns over CoreWeave and inflation data. 輝達 CEO 黃仁勳 defended CoreWeave, lifting market sentiment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405716Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:11:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident 賴清德 met recipients of the 36th Medical Contribution Awards, recognizing their contributions to a healthier Taiwan. He said the government would continue promoting long-term care 3.0 and smart healthcare to realize its vision of a healthier Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405717Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:06:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA CM11 tank operated by the military crashed into the central divider while on a mission on the Nanmiao section of Taiwan's Provincial Highway 13 in Miaoli County, apparently due to a brake system failure. No one was injured, and police are investigating responsibility for the accident. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405715Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:05:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe ASEAN News Brief for Oct. 16, 2026, reports on economic and industry developments across the region: Vietnam's Q3 GDP grew 9.95% year on year, the highest in 4 years; Laos grew 4.8% in the first 9 months; Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 68.4% year on year in September, with electronics exports increasing by more than 1 times; the Philippines' ERC scrapped the cap on power generation capacity; Myanmar held its 61st jewelry trade fair; Malaysia's Q3 economic growth was 5.3%; international flights to Thailand are forecast to grow 5.8% in Q3; Cambodia's garment and footwear exports topped $11.2 billion in the first 9 months; and Indonesia's MSCI is considering reclassifying its market from emerging to standalone. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405718Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:04:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華職棒台灣大賽明日於台北大巨蛋開打，味全龍隊推出防禦率1.49的雙冠王蔣銲擔任首戰先發，中信兄弟隊則由季後挑戰賽勝投投手勝騎士續扛重任。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405712Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President 蕭美琴 visited 4 centenarians in New Taipei City on the eve of the Double Ninth Festival, personally placing gold lock charms around their necks and offering her blessings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405713Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:02:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina's ambassador to the Philippines, 井泉, said Beijing could easily win if it used force but had chosen peace. 菲律賓外交部 condemned the remark as an almost unabashed threat, and the Philippine defense secretary and coast guard also expressed displeasure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405714Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台中市政府衛生局舉辦「2026台中星燃計畫」減重競賽，共有1萬1120人參賽，其中2952人達標。兩名斷聯10餘年的友人重逢並一同參與，分別以減重30公斤及28公斤獲得第4與第6名。總獎金為新台幣150萬元，個人組冠軍減重37.2公斤創紀錄。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405709Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:59:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA立法院 passed amendments granting conditional health insurance fee exemptions to older adults at the third reading. Civic groups and the Taiwan Health Reform Foundation said the move would deepen generational conflict, undermine the capacity of the health insurance system and erode its financial sustainability, and urged the 行政院 not to countersign the bill. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405710Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:58:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA遠雄房地產 General Manager Chang Li-jung said that, buoyed by favorable policies and a recovery in buyer interest, the housing market is expected to perform better next year than this year. 遠雄建設 plans to launch 5 flagship developments next year in Taoyuan, New Taipei, Kaohsiung and Tainan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405711Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:56:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taitung County Government launched its first “Active Aging Fitness” program, with professional coaches visiting the homes of older adults living alone to provide exercise guidance and introducing AR and Nintendo Switch equipment. Chen Ying, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate, and Wu Hsiu-hua, the Kuomintang candidate, attended to show their support. Chen said the central government had approved NT$45.43 million to expand care services, benefiting 6,831 older adults. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405576Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:54:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教育部於台北藝術大學舉辦轉型正義教育展，包含探討228事件人物故事的青年版畫創作「共同的註腳」及聚焦校園史料的文件展「機制校園生活」。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405788Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsu Hsin-ying, the KMT's candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, proposed 3 environmental sustainability policies: building a riverside recreation corridor along the Touqian River, establishing a smart pollution monitoring center and implementing watershed-wide flood control to improve environmental quality and disaster preparedness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405812Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to ease the requirements for urban renewal and held a news conference to explain the policy. Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Taipei mayor, criticized the plan, saying that easing entry requirements without changing the exit process would not solve urban renewal problems. He cited hospital emergency departments as an example and also mentioned plans to propose policies including an exit mechanism for stalled urban renewal projects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406231Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The French Navy is assessing whether to extend Charles de Gaulle's service beyond 2038 to coincide with the entry into service of the new carrier France Libre in 2036-2038, creating a transition period with 2 aircraft carriers. The new vessel will cost 10 billion euros and use U.S.-made electromagnetic catapults, with the aim of maintaining strategic continuity at sea. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406232Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:35:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣擬將AI晶片走私入罪以配合美國管制；台積電單季淨利創新高7631億元，評估德州設廠但堅持自營，與馬斯克產生營運主導權爭議；美元霸權雖衰退但暫無替代方案。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406234Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒風傳媒 published an explainer examining the meanings of the 12 zodiac symbols, explaining the similarities and differences between the symbols for Gemini, Virgo and Scorpio, and clarifying the traditional imagery and elemental associations of Aquarius and Capricorn. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406233Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 11th New Taipei Student Film Rising Star Awards will be held online for the first time, with 48 films streaming free on LINE TV starting October 18. Golden Horse Best Actress Lin Pin-tong serves as ambassador. Total prize money is NT$1.57 million, with the event aimed at promoting student filmmaking. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406236Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:13:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The eight state-run financial institutions took divergent positions today. 富喬 was the top net-sold stock, with 8,352 lots sold despite hitting limit-up; 南亞, 台塑 and 台積電 saw countertrend buying, pointing to government-backed funds’ positioning in petrochemicals and semiconductors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406237Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:13:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang Central Committee member Chiang Yung-hsiung launched a petition calling for Chao Shao-kang to be expelled from the party over his interview with Shen Po-yang. Chao said he wished the petition well, stood by the principle of media fairness and reaffirmed his support for Chiang Wan-an. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406238Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:13:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒President Lai Ching-te said in an interview that he respected the central bank’s decision not to raise interest rates and urged the Legislative Yuan to pass a supplementary budget to support 中油 and 台電 subsidies that freeze fuel and electricity prices. He said the measure’s benefits for stabilizing prices and the broader economy far outweigh its cost. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406239Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:13:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article recommends high-value midrange phones under NT$20,000 in Taiwan for 2026, including the Google Pixel 9a, Samsung Galaxy A57 and Xiaomi 15T. It reviews their specifications, prices and user feedback to help consumers choose based on their photography, battery life or performance needs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406241Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:08:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒蘋果’s first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, is set to launch on October 23. 中華, 遠傳 and 台灣大, the three major telecom carriers, will open preorders simultaneously at 8 p.m. on October 16. The carriers are offering trade-in discounts of up to NT$52,500 and VIP deals, drawing attention to “get one for NT$0” plans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3406242Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:05:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Physician Shen Cheng-nan analyzed Chiang Wan-an’s livestream exchange with Huang Kuo-chang and advised Chiang to step up livestreaming and appear with Ko Wen-je to meet the challenge from Democratic Progressive Party rival Shen Po-yang and win over the Taiwan People’s Party’s core supporters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405901Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency report says Taiwan black bears have expanded their range, with the number of townships where they have been spotted rising from 14 to 28. Experts attribute this to improved habitats and population dispersal, and urge the public to manage food properly to prevent human-bear conflicts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405900Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The After Work Economics program invited Liu Bo-jen, an expert in genetic nutrition and functional medicine, to explain changes in the 2026 U.S. dietary guidelines, including a reassessment of fats in whole foods and red meat consumption, and to recommend vegetables with cancer-fighting benefits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405902Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:55:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The autumn bubble tea market is being hit by a double wave of promotions and new products. Well-known brands including 鶴茶樓, CoCo都可 and DOJA have rolled out buy-one-get-one-free and discount offers, while 麻古茶坊 and 五桐號 have launched seasonal offerings such as a Kyoho grape series and Thai milk tea slushies, drawing consumers to make purchases on weekends and special holidays. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405903Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:52:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang held a flag-presentation ceremony for the city's National Games team on the 16th, urging its 308 athletes to give their all. The Keelung team won 7 gold medals at the previous games and recently took 7 gold medals at a dragon and lion dance competition. The team will head to Taoyuan to compete for glory. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405904Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:33:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article analyzes how Romance of the Three Kingdoms obscured the outstanding contributions of the historical strategists Fa Zheng, Jia Xu and Lu Su. It argues that their strategic vision and achievements in reshaping the fate of the realm were no less impressive than Zhuge Liang's, and urges readers to recognize the historical importance of these behind-the-scenes figures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405906Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒16Personalities released data from nearly 1.98 million tests in Taiwan. INFP ranked first at 13.5%, while ESTP came last at 0.9%. INFJ accounted for 9.0%, ranking fifth and dispelling the myth that it is the rarest type. The data reflects the tendencies of people who voluntarily took the test online and is not representative of Taiwan's entire population. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405905Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Vietnam's government plans to revise the Housing Law to ban foreign buyers from purchasing townhouses and villas, allowing them to buy only apartments, in a bid to crack down on property speculation and protect citizens' right to housing. The draft has passed an initial review and is expected to take effect in March 2027. Existing foreign homeowners will not be affected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405907Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:21:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台中市政府與台灣人壽簽署BOT合約，斥資600億元興建「台灣超巨蛋」。此專案預計2030年完工，擁有4萬5000席無死角座位，將成為全台最大室內棒球場，並整合商場與飯店設施。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405908Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:18:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang lawmakers have proposed waiving health insurance premiums for children under 6; the proposal has been referred for review. Japan's Meteorological Agency mistakenly issued a 9.9-magnitude earthquake warning, halting Shinkansen services. Falling tiles injured a passerby in Taipei's Beitou District, and liability for compensation is being determined. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405909Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:17:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article examines the ancient custom of “trial marriage” with a palace maid before a prince consort married a princess, noting that it originated in the Qin and Tang dynasties and was formalized in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The practice aimed to detect hidden physical ailments and safeguard the imperial family's bloodline and dignity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405910Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Veteran entertainer Huang Zhongkun and his wife Lulu host the podcast Steel Uncle Loves Lulu. Lulu revealed that she once spotted Huang Zhongkun’s car outside a Taipei hotel and that he did not answer her calls. Huang said he had forgotten about it. The couple now sleep in separate rooms to maintain the quality of their marriage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405911Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:01:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒海基會秘書長羅文嘉警告中共將一貫道視為邪教，並對旅居大陸的台灣信眾進行逮捕，呼籲相關人士盡快回台。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405638Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日本54歲女子美紀因82歲父親深夜離家報警，尋回後發現母親半年來記憶力衰退，父親長期疲勞卻未求助。美紀遂調整照護頻率並申請長照資源，以分擔照顧壓力。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405637Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Citing a report by 搜狐網, this article analyzes how people born under the Ox, Rooster and Dog signs, despite financial hardship in their early years, will see their wealth take off after midlife thanks to their expertise, intuition and people skills, and enjoy comfortable lives in old age. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405639Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:58:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒23-year-old Australian adult-content creator 斯凱拉·梅 has revealed her high earnings and views on dating, emphasizing that she values a partner’s character and sense of responsibility more than wealth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405640Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:56:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒趙少康, chairman of 中廣 and a Kuomintang figure, has been accused by KMT Central Committee member 江永雄 of shielding Taiwan independence and dividing the party’s camp after interviewing Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 for a second time. 江永雄 launched a petition calling for 趙少康 to be expelled from the party. Media personality 黃暐瀚 criticized the move as extreme and questioned whether the petitioner was acting like a Communist Party member. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405641Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:55:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration said easterly winds will bring partly cloudy to sunny skies around Taiwan from today, with a significant difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Tropical Storm 薔琵 could intensify into a severe typhoon on the 19th or 20th. The northeast monsoon will strengthen next Wednesday, bringing cooler weather to northern and northeastern Taiwan. The typhoon’s expected change in direction during the 光復節 long weekend will require close monitoring. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405642Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:52:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Panasonic announced a recall in Japan and Taiwan of more than 640,000 LX-series drum washing machines across 21 models because a sealing defect in the automatic detergent dispenser poses a potential fire risk. About 18,000 units across 3 models are affected in Taiwan. The company will provide free in-home inspections and repairs, and urged consumers to stop using the automatic dispensing function. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405643Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:51:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日月光 held its 14th Packaging Technology Research Achievements Presentation on the 16th, presenting 18 achievements in collaboration with universities and deepening its strategy for innovation in advanced packaging and manufacturing processes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405644Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former Ukrainian officer Kuznetsov is on trial in Germany, accused of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline. The defense argues that the pipeline was a Russian weapon, making the attack lawful; prosecutors say it was a war crime. The case has put Germany, a supporter of Ukraine, in an awkward diplomatic position and could affect domestic politics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405645Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:49:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Anthropic’s IPO valuation could be cut from the expected $2 trillion to $1.5 trillion amid slowing revenue growth and pressure from high fundraising costs, drawing market attention to confidence in investment in the AI industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405646Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:46:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government and 台灣人壽 signed a NT$60 billion BOT contract to build the 45,000-seat Taiwan Mega Dome and commercial facilities. The project is expected to be completed in 2030, with the aim of creating an international sports and entertainment hub. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405647Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:42:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A mainland Chinese student at National Taiwan University was deported after posting a doctored photo of the president. 移民署 revoked the student’s permit, citing disrespect for dignity and the creation of public disturbance. While respecting the enforcement action, 海基會 Secretary-General Lo Wen-chia said he personally hoped the student would use the experience to learn about Taiwan, and reiterated that the exchange program would not be affected by a single incident. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405648Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:42:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 14th Negroni Week 2026, led by Campari, was held in Taiwan in autumn, with 119 bars taking part in support of charity. The event opened in Taipei and closed in Kaohsiung, combining cocktail culture and philanthropy through tasting stamp cards and giveaway merchandise, and received an enthusiastic response from the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405649Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:35:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Chinese exchange student surnamed Wang was deported under the law by 移民署 and barred from entering Taiwan for 5 years after disrespectful conduct toward Lai Ching-te at an NTU event. 海基會’s Lo Wen-chia said he respected the decision but reiterated his support for welcoming mainland students to Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405650Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒肯德基 confirmed it will switch the beverage supplier at about 4000 U.S. locations from 百事可樂 to 可口可樂, with the transition expected to be completed in spring 2027. The move reflects fierce competition in the beverage market: 百事可樂 lost a major customer, sending its stock lower, while shares of 可口可樂 and 百勝餐飲 rose. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405651Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:34:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒YouTuber Joeman’s team accidentally damaged the screen of a Sony TV while filming, causing NT$260,000 in losses. Although Joeman was angry, he refused to accept compensation from the employee. Sony supplied a replacement TV so filming could be completed, and the mishap drew online attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-18/index-en-p3.html#n3405654Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article says Tang Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi conquered Goguryeo and expanded the empire’s territory during his 34-year reign, bringing the Tang dynasty to its peak. Though his achievements are often overshadowed by Wu Zetian and underestimated, he was a key figure linking the Zhenguan Reign to the Kaiyuan Golden Age.